Cookie policy
This policy explains the browser storage used by choicegrdbuddybeacon.autos, why it is used and how you can control it.
What cookies and local storage do
Cookies are small pieces of data that a website can ask a browser to store. Local storage is a related browser feature that can retain a small value for a site. This website uses local storage to remember the choice you make in the cookie banner. The term “cookies” on this page includes comparable browser storage where the same practical explanation applies.
Essential storage supports a basic site function: remembering whether you accepted, rejected or customised optional storage. Without it, the banner may appear again as you move between pages or return later.
Storage used by this site
| Type | Purpose | When used | Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Stores the cookie banner decision in the browser under the local storage key cookieChoice. | Used after you select Accept All, Reject Non-Essential or save customised preferences. | Required to remember the choice. It can be removed through browser site-data controls. |
| Analytics | Would measure aggregated page use, navigation and technical performance if an analytics service were introduced. | Not activated by the deployed site. Any future analytics storage would require an appropriate consent choice before activation. | Would remain disabled after rejection and could be blocked in browser settings. |
| Functional | Remembers optional display or site preferences selected by the visitor. | Used only when functional storage is enabled through Preferences or Accept All. | Can be rejected in the banner or removed through browser controls. |
Cookie banner choices
Accept All records consent for essential and optional functional storage. Reject Non-Essential records that only essential storage should be used. Preferences opens a panel where you can choose functional storage separately. Essential storage remains selected because it records the decision itself.
Your choice is stored in your browser rather than attached to a named user account. If you use a different browser or device, use private browsing, or clear site data, the banner may appear again because the earlier choice is unavailable.
Analytics and advertising
The deployed site does not run an analytics platform and does not place advertising or cross-site behavioural tracking cookies. The analytics row above explains how that category would be treated if analytics were introduced: it would not activate before the required visitor choice, and this policy would be updated to identify its purpose and controls.
Embedded third-party video, social media widgets and advertising scripts are not part of the site. Ordinary links to another website do not place that website’s cookies while you remain here. Once you follow an external link, the destination’s own privacy and cookie information applies.
Browser controls
Most browsers allow you to inspect, block and delete cookies or local storage. Controls are commonly found under privacy, security or site-data settings. You may be able to remove data for this domain alone, block all site storage or configure deletion when the browser closes.
Blocking all storage can prevent the site from remembering your banner selection. It should not prevent you from reading the editorial pages, but the banner may return. Browser extensions and privacy tools may provide additional controls. Their behaviour is managed by their providers rather than by this site.
Changing a previous choice
You can clear data for choicegrdbuddybeacon.autos in your browser and reload the page to make the banner appear again. You can then reject optional storage or save a different preference. If browser settings prevent local storage, the site cannot preserve the new choice between visits.
Legal basis and further information
Essential storage is used because it is necessary to provide and remember the requested privacy control. Optional functional storage is based on your consent. Where consent applies, you may withdraw it through the controls described above without affecting earlier lawful processing.
For more information about how contact and technical data are handled, read the privacy policy. Questions may be sent to [email protected] or posted to Lantern Margin Editorial Ltd, 27 Quill Yard, Bracken Street, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6JG, United Kingdom.